Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean
Types
Not available
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Chayote
फ्यूशिया
In German
Chayote
Fuchsie
In French
Chayote
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Chayote
Fucsia
In Portuguese
chuchu
Fúcsia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Chayote and Fuchsia
Season and care of Chayote and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Fuchsia Physical Information
Chayote and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Fuchsia are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Chayote and Fuchsia
Care of Chayote and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.